Am I the only one that baulks at the thought of spending

(If you want further proof...would you spend

But if a seagull comes along and s***s on your shiny titanium bottom bracket 5 minutes after you fit it, you don't have to do it again do you ??

No, because its inside the frame, so is not open to the elements, and bird crap.:smile-l:

Just treated my car to the Mer shampoo/polish combo a la Mr Kentish. Excellent results

But of course it's raining now

I did mine last weekend, and as its raining now and I dont feel so hot I cant be bothered to do it today for (hopefylly) Duxford. Still looks good though.

Been using the Mer in the wash 'trick' for 10 years now, and I think the only reason they've taken the recoomendation from the bottle is 'cause they sell the shampoo now as well and want you to buy both (which I do). It works really well to help stop brake dust buildup on the alloys as well.....